Cinders O'Brien, baseball player, 1888-1891

Cinders O'Brien

Born: 4/15/1867 in Troy, NY, USA

Died: 3/11/1892 in West Troy, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1888-06-23 | Final Game: 1891-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John F. O'Brien

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Biography

Cinders O'Brien, born in 1867, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1888 to 1891. He made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the rough-and-tumble days of the late 19th century into a more organized and commercially viable entity. O'Brien’s contributions on the mound were marked by his tenacity and skill, finishing his career with a record of 59 wins and 65 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.68, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to compete effectively in an era characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the game. Throughout his career, O'Brien struck out 398 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his prowess as a strikeout pitcher and his ability to close out games when called upon. His playing style was defined by a combination of raw talent and a strong work ethic, traits that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Although he may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Cinders O'Brien remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history, representing the spirit of an era that laid the groundwork for the modern game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
59 65 136 126 113 2 2 1080.7 1119 442 36 486 398 3.68 0

Career ERA 3.68 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1888 CL3 AA 11 19 30 30 30 1 0 259.0 245 95 99 135 3.30 2.95 (-12%) -908.7
1889 CL4 NL 22 17 41 41 39 1 0 346.7 345 160 167 122 4.15 3.93 (-6%) -3373.6
1890 CLP PL 8 16 25 25 22 0 0 206.3 229 78 93 54 3.40 3.88 (+12%) -3813.9
1891 BS2 AA 18 13 40 30 22 0 2 268.7 300 109 127 87 3.65 3.52 (-4%) -4467.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
140 473 57 100 4 1 0 43 7 26 62 0.211 0.257 0.224 0.481 -2086.6

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.481 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 28.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1888 CL3 AA 32 109 13 20 1 0 0 9 2 4 21 0.183 .238 (-23%) .290 (-25%) .319 (-40%) .610 (-33%) -502.9
1889 CL4 NL 41 140 13 35 1 0 0 18 2 12 18 0.250 .263 (-5%) .334 (-6%) .357 (-28%) .691 (-17%) -371.3
1890 CLP PL 26 96 12 15 1 1 0 6 0 2 6 0.156 .260 (-40%) .336 (-48%) .351 (-47%) .687 (-48%) -761.0
1891 BS2 AA 41 128 19 30 1 0 0 10 3 8 17 0.234 .254 (-8%) .331 (-14%) .343 (-29%) .675 (-22%) -451.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 0 2 0 0
P 136 0 61 227 22 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1888 CL3 OF 2 0 0 1 0 0
1888 CL3 P 30 0 16 62 9 2
1889 CL4 P 41 0 25 70 7 3
1890 CLP OF 1 0 0 1 0 0
1890 CLP P 25 0 9 45 2 2
1891 BS2 P 40 0 11 50 4 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 136
Left Field 1
Right Field 2